Blackball

(2003)Directed by Mel Smith96 min · RComedy
At Last, A Sportsman The British Can Be Proud Of

Blackball follows the fortunes of Cliff Starkey, a working-class fine of lawn bowls with an exceptional talent. Wanting to take on the Aussies he manages to become regional champion, only to get banned. Sports agent Rich Schwartz picks him up and makes him so popular the Bowls Committee deem to lift the ban. Now the question is whether he can regain his form and his friends to beat the Aussies.

Paul Kayeas Cliff Starkey
Johnny Vegasas Trevor
James Cromwellas Ray Speight
Alice Evansas Kerry
Vince Vaughnas Rick Schwartz
Imelda Stauntonas Bridget
James Fleetas Alan the Pipe
Kenneth Cranhamas Chairman Collins
Ian McNeiceas Hugh The Sideburns
David Ryallas Giles Wilton
Terry Aldertonas Bouncer Jonno
Emma Amosas Local News Reporter
Paul Bentallas Gate Guard
Neil Conrichas Reporter Dave
Josie D'Arbyas Herself
Mark Dymondas Kyle Doohan
Mark Littleas Mark Doohan
Rosie Edeas The Cleaner
Neil Finnighanas MTV Awards Stunt Guy
Christopher Godwinas Bowls Official
Howard Goorneyas Reg Boyt